When your foot comes off the break it goes to the gas pedal. As you finish releasing the clutch you are giving it has.
Hope this helps.
If this is your first ever experience driving a big rig- why are you learning on a manual? When you graduate and pass your test- most companies that are going to hire you are going to put you in automatic. I know schools and others push “don’t limit yourself” but honestly, inexperienced drivers are not being hired by companies that will put you in a manual and manuals are become obsolete for the most part as autos are taking over the industry. The school I went to pushed me for 2 weeks to switch to manual and I’m so glad I didn’t...
Hello everyone I’m currently in a CDL school and I’m new to using a stick shift and I’m having trouble coming out of a stop. When I have one foot on the brake and one on the clutch and it’s go time I lift off the brake and stay on the clutch. I’m starting my second week ever driving a truck and I’m beating myself up too much that I should’ve already got it down by now. I would most certainly appreciate all the help I can get and I apologize if anyone has asked this question already. God Bless Truck Drivers! 🙏
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
Which gear are you starting out in? I
I know schools and others push “don’t limit yourself” but honestly, inexperienced drivers are not being hired by companies that will put you in a manual and manuals are become obsolete
We have 9,000 obsolete trucks I guess plus all those inexperienced drivers OD doesn't hire
I see plenty of inexperienced drivers in trucks w/ a manual Monday through Sunday.
Michael, there was a very recent thread with problems similar to yours with some tips there:
https://www.truckingtruth.com/truckers-forum/Topic-30175/Page-1/i-keep-stalling-with-the-clutch
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Hello everyone I’m currently in a CDL school and I’m new to using a stick shift and I’m having trouble coming out of a stop. When I have one foot on the brake and one on the clutch and it’s go time I lift off the brake and stay on the clutch. I’m starting my second week ever driving a truck and I’m beating myself up too much that I should’ve already got it down by now. I would most certainly appreciate all the help I can get and I apologize if anyone has asked this question already. God Bless Truck Drivers! 🙏
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A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles: